PET or PETE
PET is an acronym used for Polyethylene Teraephtalate. It is a high gloss, crack- resistant transparent plastic mainly used in making water bottles, carbonated beverage bottles and vegetable oil containers of different sizes/shapes.

It comes in different grams, thickness, colour, length, size and shape. Hence, the general name ' plastic bottles' often called by Nigerians.

As a raw material, it is globally recognised as a safe non-toxic, strong, light weight flexible material that is 100% recyclable.

The bottle cap of PET bottles are made from polypropylene.

TYPES OF PETROCHEMICAL RESINS:

1) HDPE(high density polyethylene). Widely used resin for plastic bottles

2) Fluorine treated HDPE. Widely used in making insecticide, pesticide,herbicides etc

3) LDPE(low density polyethylene). Primarily used for squeeze applications.

4) PC(Poly carbonate). A clear plastic used to make bottles for milk and five-gallon water bottles.

5) PP(Polypropylene). Used for refill jars and closures.

Source: wikipedia.org/bottles.com